The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1887-06-16

by Mr.. Julian S. Carr. He was loudly
greeted with applause At the close of
the address he was thanked for his stir
ring words by Rev. N. NJ. Jurney on be-
half of the alumni and audience. Judge
Boykin was then called on. The Judge is
a modest man and would not make them
a loud speech. He thanked the people of
Trinity for their kindness in aiding him
when he was struggling here for an educa
ton. Judge Boykin is a strongly built,
round faced man, with mustache. He re-
minds one just little of Senator Vance.
OF course he is a much younger man, grad
uating at Trinity in 1874
Thursday--CO c Omm encement Day.
The day broke clear and warm. The stream
of visitors grew larger as the day advanced.
The chapel was soon filled to Overt1OWlng.
The rostrum was full of noted men. Adj
dltions had been made since yesterday
among them being Gov. Scales, Col. J. w.
Alspaugh, Mr.. Julian S. Carr, and Geo. H.
Snow, Esq. A string band from Charlotte
filled the chapel with bewitching strains
of music. Smiles and boquets greeted
every eye. The
Senior Glass
filed in aud were presented by Prof. ".
H. Pegram. Prof. J. F. Heltman, Chair
man of the Faculty, said that this was an
extraordinary strong class and that he
would not hesitate to recommend them for
positions of trust.
Rev. DR.. B. F. Dixon opened with pray
er. The following are the speakers and
their subjects:
1. The Old South-Julius Hathcock,
Norwood n. G.
?. The Discipline of Adversity-John r.
Overman, Goldsboro, N. 9.
3. Hannibal for War-Wm. E. Fentress,
Pleasant Garden, \. G.
4 The Literature of the South-Dred
Peacock Wilson, n. G.
5. The Eleventh The First. Jas. II.
Scarborough, Mt. Gilead n. G.
g. The Grandeur of Woman's Work
Walter P. Andrews, Norwood, n. c.
Almost every one agrees that Mr.. Pea
cock had the bodest. broadest most clear
cut speech. Many praised Mr.. Fentress
effort-Mr. Andrews likewise. The Com
mittee awarded the medal almost unani
mously to Mr. John r. Overman of Colds
boro. His delivery was considered best
and his speech was well written.
No honorary degrees We're conferred
Prof. Heitman announced that the degree
of A. NJ, in course had been conferred
upon Mr.. Albert Anderson, of Middleburg,
n. G. The Bibles We're presented to the
graduating class by Rev. 5. D. Adams,
Scales | have heard Gov Scales on several
occasions, but this was the best speech
ever heard him make. He warmed up.
He paced the roStrum. He waved diplo-
ma he held in his hand. He spoke of the
great positions of trust now held by Trinity
men. Said diploma from Trinity was
an honor to be proud of Raising his
voice, he exclaimed: Shall Trinity die!"
No, never." came hearty and determined
responses from the ministers on the ros-
trum. He raising his voice still higher:
'.In the name of her grand ard glorious
past. in the name of the Methodists of the
State, in the name of the friends of Chris
tian Education, declare that Trinity shall
not die" This was greeted with thunder
ing applause which told that the good
work so grandly begun by Mr.. Julian 5.
Carr should be carried on and on to a
grand success Then followed the pre-
sentation of medals. The Wiley Gray
Medal for Oratory (given by r., T. Gray,
ESQ of Raleigh) was presented to Mr.. J.
r. Overman, of Goldsboro, by Geo. II.
Snow, Esq, of Raleigh, in neat and well
prepared speech. The speech was ornate
and classical, and would have been better
appreciated if Mr.. Snow had not confined
himself to his manuscript.
The BraXton Craven Medal for Scholar
ship (given by Mr.. Julian S. CARR was
won by Mr. Geo. N. Raper, of High Point,
one of he most deserving and most prom
ising ,ung r.en in the institution, and
was presented by Mr.. Jas. H. SOuthgate,
of Durham, in one of the strongest, most
beautiful, graceful and inspiring speeches
| have ever heard. 1t was what some one
well called well prepared impromptu
speech he told Mr.. Raper that this
medal should encourage him to fight on.
''No cross, no crown. The rainbow that
arches and beauties the heavens is born
of the storm. Let your aim IN life be to
live an educated, Christian gentleman.
And when your lifes work is done here,
you will be placed by the angels in heaven
as light to help glorify the throne of
God" The speech was such gem that |
could not refrain from giving you an out
line of it. Mr.. Southgate is handsome,
sterling business man of Durham and this
was his first trip to Trinity. But he said
it should not be the last.
Mai. S. NJ. Finger, in a timely and well
appreciated speech, presented the Mathe-
matical Medal given by Prof }. NJ, Bandy)
to Mr. E. J. Poe, of Randleman. He
closed with Gen. Lees words: Duty is
the sublimest word in the English Ian
guage.'
The ValedictOry
was now delivered by Mr.. Dred Peacock,
of Wilson Mr.. Peacock is the best read
man and the best scholar in his class. He
has borne off the b. Craven Scholarship
Medal, twice He has gotten both the
German and the Bodie medals. Now was
the crowning point. And he did not dis
appoint his friends. His Valedictory was
free from the ordinary bomba9t, and Was
timely, broad, and elegant. a prominent
educator from another institution sad to
me: Mr. Peacock'S ValedictOry was, in
my opinion, the best thing spoken on that
rOStrum.
Pesident CrOweN.
With few very happy remarks, Judge
W. J. Montgomery, in behalf of the Trus-
tees. turned over to President Crowell the
seal of the institution. President Crowell
then stepped forward firmly to address the
audience for few moments. He is about
five feet nine inches high, weighs 13), and
has light blonde hair and mustache and
blue eyes. Wears glasses occasionally.
Dresses neatly-wears Prince Albert coat.
He makes no dash. You would hardly
detect his New England accent. He puts
on no airs He is not brassy. But he is
thoughtful and earnest and practical and
business-like He made a good impression.
Said he should give his time and energies
to the work, and he felt sure he would get
the needed support. He would extend to
every struggling young man the heart and
| hand Of :, brother He would make no